Karnes County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Texas. Population: 14,805.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$876/mo
↑ 13.2% YoY
-2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$968/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
+1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,270/mo
↑ 12.5% YoY
+8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,523/mo
↑ 8.8% YoY
-0% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,869/mo
↑ 12.3% YoY
+6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $774 | $876 | +$102 (+13.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $861 | $968 | +$107 (+12.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,129 | $1,270 | +$141 (+12.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,400 | $1,523 | +$123 (+8.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,664 | $1,869 | +$205 (+12.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,720
$3,227/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,800
$4,233/month gross
Other Counties in Texas
Red River County
1 BR: $778/mo
Cameron County
1 BR: $866/mo
Gillespie County
1 BR: $1,096/mo
Oldham County
1 BR: $899/mo
Hopkins County
1 BR: $952/mo
Erath County
1 BR: $899/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.